Wednesday 27th May 2015
DUMBARTON FOOTBALL CLUB are delighted to announce the appointment of Stephen Aitken as our new manager.
Stephen, 38, joins after a successful period as manager at Stranraer FC, and has agreed a contract that will see him take charge until the end of season 2016/2017.
The club are excited to have secured the services of one of Scottish football’s most highly sought after young managers.
Gilbert Lawrie, Dumbarton FC chief executive: “The board of directors are delighted to have Stephen as our new manager.
“He was top of our list to come to Dumbarton and he arrives at the club with a terrific reputation.
“We strongly believe Stephen has the qualities to help us build and develop for the future.
“We are grateful to the committee at Stranraer FC whose co-operation was well received.”
Stephen Aitken said: “It is a great honour to be manager of Dumbarton.
“I can’t wait to get started and I’m really looking forward to the challenge.”
Stephen was unveiled this afternoon at a press conference at the Dumbarton Football Stadium and starts his new job immediately.
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